A couple hours after the inaugural Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway on Sunday, June 5, the 43-year-old Emporia, Kansas native was involved in a fatal car crash near Osage Beach, Missouri, one which killed a47-year-old woman. Barney Hall died this week at the age of 83. Barney Hall, the legendary Motor Racing Network announcer whose voice was synonymous with Sunday afternoons for NASCAR fans, died Tuesday from complications following a recent medical procedure. Two years later, he was a full-time member of NHRA's national event . CART, NASCAR, USAC and ASA. Weber kept his post as play-by-play announcer. Biased, shows off, unreal, and frankly, I can't stand to listen to him., Egotistical, silly and self-indulgent. We are smarter than you give us credit for., Adds nothing to the entertainment value., Best votes: 1,877 (1st-875) Does not ever seem very excited., Best votes: 553 (1st-112) Hall battled several illnesses over the past few years but remained active in NASCAR broadcasts until recently. 1 of 11 #10 Eli Gold 2 of 11 Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content #9 Chris. Hall broadcast races for over 50 years. Reach Ken Willis at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com. Hall became friends with several of the leading drivers. Great guy & incredible spokesman for the sport for decades. No games. This guy makes the most clich remarks out there., As much as I liked him when he played for Carolina, why is a basketball player, who obviously knows nothing about the sport, even one of the commentators? Bob Jenkins. ", #BarneyHall was the voice of @MRNRadio and you knew it when you heard him. Ranking: 4th. Ranking: 15th, Worst votes: 1,484 (1st-494) But he is very knowledgeable and will say the truth. Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall dies. He called his first Daytona 500 on the radio in 1960 and had been a key part of MRN's broadcasts since 1970. I understand what he's saying and am interested in what he's talking about, and I love all his quirks, like 'Boogity, boogity., Most colorful. He took a leave of absence in October to battle cancer once again, chronicling his fight on social media. Will tell the truth, even if you don't want to hear it., Rusty was my favorite driver so it is obvious he is my favorite broadcaster. He joined ESPN for select telecasts in 2007 and became ESPNs lead NASCAR analyst in 2008. Prayers for him and his family. Which networks live NASCAR race coverage would you consider the best? Now you can go to work on my late friend Brad Willson. NASCAR's 10 Best Broadcasters of All Time Clayton Caldwell May 14, 2009 Just Missed the cut. Ray is as close to perfect as an announcer as there is., He brings so much knowledge from being involved in the sport in many different ways. (John Kringas/Fox Sports) Steve Byrnes, a NASCAR on Fox broadcaster and longtime television sports journalist, died April 21 at a hospital in Charlotte. Former driver but not a big winner so doesnt think he knows it all. Petree is a former crew chief and car owner. He was a well known television personality in the 1980s and 1990s, perhaps best known for hosting "Inside Winston Cup Racing". Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. You may have watched the video linked above and gone, wait, that voice sounds familiar! Well, believe it or not, just before his career came crashing to an end, Bill Weber did get one Hollywood credit to his name. McClelland's death was confirmed on social media by his son, Mike, on Sunday afternoon. Best score: 3,612 Never seems to make a mistake, and isn't generic. Earnhardt's death . https://t.co/q9eAYkfUWZ pic.twitter.com/gINFqL2q9U, NASCAR announces start times for 2016 Sprint Cup season. Worst score: 1,056 Exclusive. His opinions on talk shows are much respected, too., This one even surprised me cause I was not a fan of him beforehand. Role: Studio analyst (former), Best votes: 738 (1st-124) His audition included reading a commercial for Sunbeam bread. Barney Hall, the longtime NASCAR announcer whose voice carried racing to millions of fans over half a century, has died. DJ takes his experience and applies it to what he sees without talking over the viewers head and he does so in a non-judgmental and non-biased way. The NASCAR community honored Byrnes with the #ByrnesStrong hashtag throughout his absence and held a special ceremony at Sunday's Food City 500. The announcers are also professional and do not try to take the attention away from the race and put it onto themselves., Straightforward, intelligent analysis; not over-produced. He then owned his own team before selling the majority of it in 2007. The following is a historical list of television and radio networks and announcers who have broadcast NASCAR events. At the time, according to the Charlotte Observer, they did not reveal why they had done so, as it was against their policy. NASCAR announcer Barney Hall died this week at the age of 83. He joined Fox in 2001. We are deeply saddened by the news of this tragedy. He was 85 years old. Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. Reconsider! Best at covering for Rusty Wallace blunders., He has crew chief and owners perspective and great chemistry with DJ. Hall's career made him recognizable simply by his voice, allowing race fans to fall into the familiar radio waves while listening to him tell the tales of the . Thank you Barney. To racing fans, many of whom followed the sport mainly through radio broadcasts in the early days, Hall became the conduit of both vital information and tall tales, stories he would pick up in the garage area during race weekends. Worst score: 2,374 Mike Rich, however, never had a chance. For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in . One of the most recognizable voices in NASCAR, Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 after stints at TBS and CBS. Its distracting., Best votes: 776 (1st-110) Insightful without trying to make it a drama/soap opera. He was 56. Ranking: 5th. Simmons was believed to be under the influence of drugs, and a crystalline substance, believed to be methamphetamine, was discovered where her belongings were located after the accident. WhileBowyers vehicle was reported to have sustained damage to the front driver side and to the windshield in front of the drivers seat, he was not reported to have suffered any injuries. MRN president David Hyatt said Hall was "perhaps the most trusted reporter of his day." TNTs NASCAR commitment shrunk to six summer races starting in 2007, with no involvement from NBC. In 2010, he resurfaced as, of all things, a magician. Call the action., Best votes: 1,623 (1st-773) Joy, who was an accomplished sports-car racer, spent 14 years (1977-1990) at Motor Racing Network and has spent 30 years as part of the NASCAR broadcasts at CBS, TNT and Fox. Former NHRA Announcer Dave McClelland Dies at 85 McClelland was a fixture on NHRA TV broadcasts for more than a quarter of a century. Not even Steve Harvey, bridger. In a Wednesday morning news release, NASCAR chairman Brian France said: "The entire NASCAR family extends its condolences to the family, friends and fans of Barney Hall, a NASCAR broadcasting giant for more than 50 years. He called his final race in July 2014 at Daytona International Speedway, though he appeared as a special contributor to broadcasts in the time since. He was pinned between the two cars and suffered head and chest injuries. I like that he is so knowledgeable. Best score: 446 He was 83. This is a very difficult time for my family and I, please respect our privacy as we move forward.. I like Larry Mac. Randy Pemberton died Friday. Daugherty's lack of motorsports experience is evident every time he opens his mouth. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its. Dallenbach has worked as an analyst for TNT since 2001 following a diverse racing career that saw him compete in 226 Cup races, with a best finish of second twice. NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. He works both on the Cup telecasts and in the booth for the Camping World Truck Series telecasts on Fox Sports 1. Sept. 28, 2012. He brings his role of a car owner to the booth. All rights reserved, No Information to Suspect Foul Play in Disappearance of Wild 94.9 Host JV': Police, Elizabeth Holmes Has 2nd Child as She Tries to Avoid Prison, This 26-Year-Old Pays $0 to Live in a Luxury Tiny Home' She Built for $35,000 in Her Backyard Take a Look Inside. It always rattles me to see black-and-white photos from old ballgames, with everyone dressed for church. NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. I hate to suggest you suffered a 20-year blackout, but that rule was changed in 2003, and rightfully so. He's been there himself., An owner should not be a broadcaster. Larry McReynolds, an analyst on the Fox team who had joined the broadcast booth alongside lead announcer Mike Joy and Bowyer for the race at Dover Motor Speedway in early May, filled in for Bowyer alongside Joy and Tony Stewart. A classy person is a classy person, no matter the attire. Ranking: 8th. The NASCAR on NBC crew of Weber, Dallenbach, and Parsons all made a cameo in the 2006 film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Then, in late 2004, a freak accident would move Weber further into the spotlight. Best score: 1,294 Ranking: 9th, Worst votes: 377 (1st-68) Prerace segments are great., Funny and honest. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR) This article is more than 7 years old. He was 56. Jenkins was the radio "Voice of the Indianapolis 500 " on the IMS Radio Network from 1990 to 1998, then held the same . I assume they would point to some type of research suggesting business clothes give an air of authority, therefore making the viewer pay better attention when the discussion turns to Goodyears latest tire compound, sway bars and track temps. Ranking: 14th. I'll never forget that voice. Chris Myers, Clint Bowyer, Blake Shelton, Fox, NASCAR (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images). His job as a broadcaster, like his job as a driver, were given to him because of lineage not skill, although he is better at articulating than driving., Would say the sky is green to get a rise out of fans., You know what I mean? "Whether you met him or not, you felt like you knew him," Kelley said. NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. He keeps you interested in the race., Knowledge of the sport. And even though he doesn't so much use the English language as wield it, he manages to communicate a fair portion of what he knows. A master at explaining his vast knowledge of racing from a driver standpoint. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Racing and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. By Jerry Bonkowski Jun 24, 2015, 12:10 PM EDT. Posted by AR1 staff April 17, 2022. Some fans like a television announcer who is bubbling with enthusiasm and having fun in the TV booth, even if that means cracking a bad joke here and there. Also won the Rolex 24 At Daytona four times. Weber's reaction to this scene? Ken Willis, The Daytona Beach News-Journal. Ranking: 10th, Worst votes: 397 (1st-58) "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson.". Richards had been hospitalized for several weeks prior to his passing. Worst score: 2,942 The survey attracted 5,247 votes, with many of the respondents providing comments to support their answers. Boyer is the MAN! Period. Byrnes' NASCAR career began in 1985 when he became host of TNN's "Inside. No one painted pictures with his words like Barney Hall did. Though the network's tagline -- "You're listening to MRN -- the Voice of NASCAR" -- wasn't Hall's alone, it certainly described him. Gives great play by play of the race. He suffered a broken arm and spent the night in the hospital. NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France also provided a statement, via Gluck. A winner of eight Cup races in 829 starts from 1979-2008, the son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty has grown up in racing. Fox Sports also released a statement of their own. If he has a favorite, you don't know it., He is a past champion and knows what he is talking about without trying to take over the broadcast with stupid stories., Very knowledgeable and fair, doesn't talk incessantly about his own career., Knowledge of the sport, but the professionalism to know he doesn't have to prove it by talking about himself all the time, aka the Waltrip method., He's one of the very few NASCAR broadcasters that can combine the ability to both drive a racecar and use proper grammar when he talks., Have no problem with DJ as a driver or person, I actually was a fan of his when he drove. Great column on Benny Kahn (Feb. 26 News-Journal). He gained popularity working for FS1 predecessor Speed as part of its prerace and postrace shows. At the end of the day, when my career is over, that I really did care. He doesn't always sugarcoat things either, which is nice., Ray's the greatest crew chief of all-time. Bob Jenkins, whose voice greeted motorsport fans for decades at the Indianapolis 500, died on Monday from brain cancer. Byrnes NASCAR career began in 1985 when he became host of TNNs Inside Winston Cup Racing. He was also a pit reporter for CBS and TNN before moving to Fox Sports Net in 2001 as host of Totally NASCAR.. | HEY, WILLIE! In 1991, his uncle, Joey Laquerre, Jr., died in a snowmobile accident just months after winning the 1990 Thunder Road championship. He was 56. Stewart had a prestigious 18-year career, earning 49 . Worst score: 5,302 He was 56. Over the past 15 or so years, as Hall continued to work as the lead announcer for most Sprint Cup races, he left the garage reporting to younger announcers, often telling friends he didnt relate as well to the newer drivers. He had been a NASCAR announcer for the radio for decades. Brad has a genuine learned appreciation for the sport; he was not bred into it. "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson," Obama said. Alexander began working for MRN in 2000 in a variety of roles and worked as a pit reporter for Speed before becoming the play-by-play announcer for TNT in 2010. It reinforces negative stereotypes that NASCAR fans are ignorant rednecks. For his sake, hell want to avoid the fate of another NASCAR announcer named Bill Weber, who lost his job in embarrassing circumstances. Ive got dibs on the buffet table, but lets wait about 50 more years. 1 pick in the 1986 NBA draft and a five-time NBA all-star with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Daugherty wore the No. It will remain a constant reminder of the skill and passion that Barney brought to his work.. Richard Allen Schwieger is an American sportscaster and television personality known professionally as Rick Allen. He and Squier were also the first two recipients. Some prefer a more calm approach, one where theres less talking and more focus on the action on the track. He joined ESPN in 2007. Anyone that knows me, knows that family is everything to me. Ranking: 2nd. Ranking: 11th. Byrnes was first diagnosed with cancer in August 2013. He is an excellent ambassador for NASCAR., He's a champion in the car and booth. What you see is what you get with Kenny. 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Johnson tops Daytona 500 practice in return, Daytona 500 cheat sheet: Everything you need to know, IndyCar's Daly makes Daytona 500 with TMT, Trackhouse Racing signs Chastain to extension, Bowman secures Daytona pole; Johnson qualifies, Suarez signs 2nd Trackhouse Racing extension, Bowman signs 3-year extension with Hendrick, Dale vs. Dale: A Daytona 500 the Jarretts, NASCAR won't forget, Daytona 500 boasts eighth consecutive sellout, Ky. Busch apologizes for gun violations in Mexico, NASCAR's 2023 season will be a year of change, Daly, Mayweather team up for Daytona 500 run, Truex Jr. wins in NASCAR's return to LA Coliseum. NEW YORK -- Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. A three-time Cup champion and winner of 84 Cup races, Waltrip was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012. A (clearly bored, but joking) fan sent a tweet to all three NASCAR on Fox commentators: Mike Joy, Tony Stewart, and Clint Bowyer. NASCAR on NBC NBCSN NASCAR on TNT NASCAR ratings Daytona 500 Ratings: Danica Lifts Overnights to Seven-Year High Daytona 500 Ratings: Danica Lifts Overnights to Seven-Year High NASCAR 'Daytona 500' TV Ratings History + Your Guess For This Year (Poll) NASCAR All-Star Race - NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race | Official Site Of NASCAR - NASCAR.com Ranking: 8th, Worst votes: 495 (1st-92) Best score: 2,912 Byrnes was first diagnosed with cancer in August 2013. He announced NASCAR for ESPN. This was his second bout . Dirt, the legend of Dick Berggren at Fox Sports led to one of the greatest pit reporters in modern NASCAR television. In one off-camera discussion from 2006, he can be heard arguing with pit reporter Matt Yocum. They served as the announcers for the films climactic race at Talladega, which featured the scene where the titular character races on foot with Frenchman Jean Girard. 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Editor's Picks Longtime racing announcer Bob Jenkins, a former radio voice of the Indianapolis 500 whose career spanned more than five decades on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network, died Monday. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter . 2023 Variety Media, LLC. He's the John Madden of NASCAR, but worse., Yes, he was an amazing driver, but when it comes to commentating, hes very biased against some drivers, and he's very boring., Thinks he knows it all, when he really doesn't. He knows his stuff., Rusty adds nothing to a broadcast, except if you are a viewer who has never seen a race or driven a car before. Seems to dumb down too much. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. I also want to offer my condolences to everybody in the NASCAR community on the passing of legendary reporter and broadcaster Steve Byrnes, Obama said. 23XI Racing's Bubba Wallace took the . A race fan flipping through the radio dial while driving out of town didnt need to know the frequency numbers while searching for a NASCAR broadcast. Just considering Dale's dad is one of the greatest broadcasters ever, Dale is a disappointment. NASCAR QNAAre Kyle and Kurt Busch now atop brothers list? They don't show Danica 10 times per race or show blatant favoritism in the booth., Better analysis, less idle chatter. "Bob Jenkins lent his iconic voice to so many memorable NASCAR moments . He comes at issues from both an intelligent, fact-based perspective, but still has a lot of fun. He was the first person I ever saw mix his own boilermaker. "He could paint a picture that would make Picasso or Rembrandt proud and tell a story that would awe Hemingway or Twain.". CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Steve Richards, who worked for the Performance Racing Network to help provide radio coverage of NASCAR events for more than 30 years, died early Wednesday morning from complications related to COVID-19. 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Why hes the best (comments from the survey): Anyone who can herd the likes of DW and Mac is a consummate professional and is worthy of number one status., Best lap-by-lap guy. Barneys impeccable delivery and incredible storytelling skills left an indelible mark on the sport that he so clearly loved. Petty boys have a case. NBC and TNT would split the Winston Cup and Busch Series races in the second half of the season. They know far more than the broadcasters. Dont forget, the old media center at Daytona was named after Benny Kahn. crashes into the fourth-turn wall and dies from injuries suffered in the wreck. Heres a look at the results, followed by a detailed analysis of each announcer, based on input from fans. Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. Randy had neck surgery last week and returned home Friday afternoon, but passed away unexpectedly that night. NBC Sports Network will cease to exist after 2021. 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